Margaret and Peter Dzwilewski Library and Research Center Intern

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted Sep 10, 2026

About the role

Description

Position Summary

The Margaret and Peter Dzwilewski Library and Research Center Intern will work with the Betty Boyd Dettre Library and Research Center (LRC) staff to provide access to the LRC’s collections and resources. The intern will be expected to work on the reference desk, answer questions when appropriate, and perform basic circulation tasks, along with other duties and projects dependent on availability and applicant skill level. This position is part-time, 20 hours per week, up to 240 total hours. This position reports to the Reference & Technical Services Librarian. The spring internship term runs from February to May, with flexible end dates.

Responsibilities

Functions may include, but are not limited to

Assist with Reference Desk Services by engaging visitors and answering questions in person, by email, and over the phone. Circulate requested library materials to museum staff. Shelve materials and maintain order of library stacks. Process books (barcode, label, and add/edit catalog item records). File and organize artist file material and create new artist files as directed. Copy catalog books and/or metadata creation. Assist with archival processing tasks including box label creation, file organization, appraisal, inventory, arrangement, basic preservation, and re-housing of archival institutional records. Assist with digital asset management, scanning and cataloging digitized collections. Write blog posts to highlight recent library acquisitions, resources, and events. Assist with planning and implementation of library programming. Conceptualize social media posts for public outreach.

Requirements

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills/experience

Applicants must reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virgina and must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship by NMWA. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year of undergraduate study (or higher) or two-years’